American Government - Rights and Responsibilities

Question 1

There are four amendements to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them

Answer 1

• Citizens 18 and older can vote
• You don’t have to pay a poll tax to vote
• Any citizen can vote. (Women and men can vote)
• A male citizen of any race can vote

Question 2

*What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?

Answer 2

• serve on a jury
• vote in a federal election

Question 3

What are two rights of everyone living in the United States

Answer 3

• freedom of expression
• freedom speech
• freedom of assembly
• freedom to petition the government
• freedom of religion
• the right to bear arms

Question 4

What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?

Answer 4

• the United States
• the flag

Question 5

What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?

Answer 5

• give up loyalty to other countries
• defend the Consitution and laws of the Unied States
• serve in the US military (if needed)
• serve (do important work for) the nation (if needed)
• be loyal to the United States

Question 6

*How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?

Answer 6

18 and older

Question 7

What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?

Answer 7

• vote
• join a political party
• help with a campaign
• join a civic group
• join a community group
• give an elected official your opinion on an issue
• call Senators and Representatives
• publicly support or oppose an issue or policy
• run for office
• write to a newspaper

Question 8

*When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?

Answer 8

April 15th

Question 9

When must all men register for the Selective Service?

Answer 9

• 18
• Between 18 and 26